Process Engineer
Location: US, IA, Cedar Rapids
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Food Production
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
Red Star Yeast Company LLC (RSYC), a leader in the Yeast Manufacturing Industry, is a joint venture between Lesaffre Yeast Corporation and ADM. Red Star Yeast is proud to operate a state of the art facility that opened its doors in 2005 in Cedar Rapids, IA as the largest fresh yeast manufacturing facility in North America. The Lesaffre Yeast Corporation has been providing quality yeast products since 1853 and is the world leader in yeast and yeast extracts with a presence in more than 40 countries worldwide.Red Star Yeast Company LLC’s success comes from strong values, passion for excellence in our yeast business, and partnership with its employees and customers.Dedication - Is the main ingredient of our past and future successes.Professional - Is who we are.Responsible - To our customers, fellow employees, families and communities.Pride - Is what we feel about our products, know-how and technology.Respect - Is what keeps us focused and united.

Job description:
Red Star Yeast Company LLC (RSYC), a leader in the Yeast Manufacturing Industry, is now accepting resumes for the Process Engineer position at our Cedar Rapids, IA! RSYC is a joint venture between Lesaffre Yeast Corporation and ADM, and is proud to have a state of the art facility that opened its doors in 2005 as the largest fresh yeast manufacturing facility in North America. The Lesaffre Yeast Corporation has been providing quality yeast products since 1853 and is the world leader in yeast and yeast extracts with a presence in more than 30 countries worldwide. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:The primary goal of the Process Engineer is to prepare for future positions of greater responsibility in the production departments at Red Star Yeast Co. of Cedar Rapids or Globally for the Lesaffre Yeast Corporation. This goal will be accomplished by acquiring knowledge and experience through training, both internal and external, and participation in process optimization studies and/or continuous improvement projects in the Process department. As knowledge and experience is gained, this position will grow to lead the aforementioned projects and/or studies. This position will receive work direction or assignments directly from the Production Manager but may also be given work direction from the Plant Manager, Technical Manager, and/or Director of Operations. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years experience in a similar position and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Food Manufacturing, as well as strong communication skills and a willingness to work internationally for the Lesaffre Yeast Corporation. Gain Yeast Manufacturing process knowledge through internal and external training along with working on the various improvement and/or optimization studies.Acquire knowledge of, and gain familiarity with, the plant fermentation equipment and process control system.Acquire knowledge of the plant’s utility systems and their performanceLearn existing fermentation, Compressed Yeast (CY) and Nutritional (NUT) production scheduling process.Identify/develop opportunities to modify, improve, and/or automate the fermentation scheduling methods.Participate in and/or lead specific studies directed at continuous manufacturing improvement or process optimization.Assist Process Superintendent in monitoring and troubleshooting process issues as required.Assist Process Superintendent in developing key manufacturing performance strategies and reports. Continue and/or improve fermentation performance tracking systems.Develop management skills necessary to manage both hourly and supervisory staff members through internal mentoring and external training programs.

Requirements:
Education: Engineering degree required. Emphasis in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Food Manufacturing preferred.Experience: Two to five years of experience working in a similar position. Previous experience working in the food, beverage, or chemical manufacturing industries highly preferred.Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factors.Ability to prioritize and organize tasks.Communication and “customer” service skills are required in relationships with coworkers, management, and other departments within the company.Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills.Ability to write detailed technical reports; computer proficiency required.Ability to design and/or utilize complex spreadsheets to organize and analyze data.Additional safety and/or training experience helpful.

Benefits:
Full-time, Salaried-Exempt PositionBonus Eligible401K with Company match and a Management Incentive ProgramEffective on first day of employment: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee and Dependent Life Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability, and Paid Vacation and Sick Time.